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Smoke and concerns: Neighbor alerts fire department in Puchheim underground car park
In Puchheim, a man left his deregistered car unattended, which led to a fire and police operation.
Smoke and concerns: Neighbor alerts fire department in Puchheim underground car park
An incident in an underground car park in Puchheim that occurred on Saturday evening is causing a stir and is putting the issue of fire protection in garages back on the agenda. A 39-year-old man left his unregistered car unattended with the engine running to charge the battery. What initially seemed like a harmless act quickly took a dangerous turn.
A 49-year-old neighbor, also living on Kennedystrasse, noticed not only the engine noise, but also the smoke coming from the vehicle's exhaust. Concerned that there might be someone in the car, he promptly alerted the emergency services, reports South German newspaper. The Puchheim-Bahnhof fire department arrived in no time and ventilated the garage in order to minimize the health risks.
Feeling unwell despite being careful
Despite the careful measures, the neighbor complained of feeling unwell when he opened the garage door and had to be taken to Fürstenfeldbruck Hospital as a precaution. Fortunately, he was able to go home the same day after a short treatment. According to initial investigations by the police in Germering, an investigation is now underway for negligent bodily harm due to the 39-year-old's negligent actions.
Such an incident raises questions about the safe handling of vehicles in underground car parks, particularly when it comes to the vehicle charging system. Experts warn that uncontrolled charging, particularly of electric vehicles, poses potential fire risks. The Fire protection branch offices explain that technical malfunctions during charging could lead to fires that are difficult to extinguish. This happens not only with electric vehicles, but also with conventional combustion engines, with both types of vehicles having similar fire loads.
Fire protection in focus
The risk of fire is an important issue in underground car parks, especially at a time when the number of electric vehicles is increasing. According to current statistics, around 440,000 electric vehicles were registered in Germany in summer 2021. It is therefore not only important that vehicle owners pay attention, but also that appropriate fire safety measures are observed in new buildings. The Fire safety regulations Recommend, among other things, that charging stations be positioned safely and that local building regulations be strictly adhered to.
The incident in Puchheim shows once again how important sensitivity and expertise are when dealing with technical devices, especially in closed spaces such as underground car parks. Prevention is better than cure, and this is especially true when it comes to your own safety and the safety of others.